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JJI 4965

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,303 mi
Last recorded89,303 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 4965
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 89,303 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,496 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,483 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured central (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front crash bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,828 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 80,856 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,267 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 71,444 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,433 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,250 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,337 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 61,363 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,010 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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JJI 4965 is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJI 4965, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJI 4965 registered?

JJI 4965 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is JJI 4965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJI 4965 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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